Gender: Female
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Song, Melody, Poetry
Pronunciation: SH IH R AH
Popularity Rank: #7,340
The name Shira is of Hebrew origin and means Song, Melody, Poetry. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Shira is commonly found in Israel, Palestine, United States of America, and 71 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH IH R AH
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Shira is recorded 7,485 times globally, ranking it as the 7,340th most common name worldwide.
Shira is most prevalent in Israel, with 3,696 occurrences, making it the 125th most popular name in the country.
In Israel, the name Shira is found among 1 in every 88 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | #125 | 1 : 88 |
| Palestine | #249 | 1 : 198 |
| United States of America | #3,388 | 1 : 2,169 |
| Malaysia | #2,849 | 1 : 4,504 |
| Canada | #4,495 | 1 : 4,277 |
| Italy | #12,543 | 1 : 14,969 |
| South Africa | #13,982 | 1 : 32,568 |
| United Kingdom | #9,176 | 1 : 9,618 |
| Netherlands | #6,692 | 1 : 6,775 |
| Spain | #10,259 | 1 : 15,683 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shira from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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